Trump cuts more than $400 million in grants to Columbia over antisemitism concerns, potentially more to come

FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration announced on Friday that it will rescind more than $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, citing concerns over rising antisemitism on campus and the school's failure to address it.

As the review of Columbia's grant dollars continues, additional federal funding could be rescinded, sources familiar with the review said.

"Americans have watched in horror for more than a year now, as Jewish students have been assaulted and harassed on elite university campuses-repeatedly overrun by antisemitic students and agitators. Unlawful encampments and demonstrations have completely paralyzed day-to-day campus operations, depriving Jewish students of learning opportunities to which they are entitled," McMahon said in a statement earlier this week.

"Institutions that receive federal funds have a responsibility to protect all students from discrimination. Columbia's apparent failure to uphold their end of this basic agreement raises very serious questions about the institution's fitness to continue doing business with the United States government."

"We are reviewing the announcement from the federal agencies and pledge to work with the federal government to restore Columbia's federal funding," a spokesperson from Columbia said in a statement. "We take Columbia's legal obligations seriously and understand how serious this announcement is and are committed to combatting antisemitism and ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff."